Miami Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

100s of Millions Won. 100+ years' Combined Experience.

Motorcycles are thrilling. Unfortunately, as our Miami motorcycle accident
attorneys know all too well,
the freedom of a motorcycle comes at a steep cost. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 92,000 motorcyclists
were injured and 4,500 killed in accidents occurring in 2014. In general,
motorcyclists are 2600% more likely to
die in a crash than someone in a passenger vehicle.

Often, a passenger vehicle will violate a motorcyclist's right of way and
cause them to crash or swerve into another obstacle. Even helmeted, the
exposure of a motorcycle rider causes much higher rates of fatality. Drivers
are legally and ethically obligated to respect the rights of motorcyclists.
If you or a loved one was severely harmed in a motorcycle accident, call
the Florida motorcycle accident lawyers at our firm. We represent clients
throughout the country.

Call (305) 770-6335 for a free consultation. There is no fee unless you
win your case, so don't hesitate to call. Our firm has represented clients
in Florida, across the U.S., and throughout the globe.

The Truth Behind Accidents Involving Motorcyclists

The fact that motorcyclists face so many accidents every year is a cause
for alarm. As previously mentioned, 2/3 of motorcycle accidents are caused
by passenger vehicles. This number of accidents means other motorists
cause at least 66% of all motorcycle accidents.

Why is there such a significant discrepancy between motorcycle accidents
and the fault being found outside of the motorcyclist? The only answer is that passenger vehicles are not conscientious of motorcyclists.

Motorcyclists must obtain a specialized license to ride a motorcycle. They
must attend classes and pass tests. These are all in addition to obtaining
standard license training where they will learn how other motorists operate
under ordinary traffic laws. With all of these extra tests and classes,
a motorcyclist will be well aware of the risks and rights which motorcyclists
face and hold.

However, other motorists do not have to take such tests. They are allowed
to drive without having any knowledge of how a motorcycle works, how a
motorcyclist typically rides their bike, and what traffic laws apply to
a motorcyclist. While motorists have no obligation to obtain this knowledge,
the statistics prove that the ignorance that operators’ of passenger
vehicles have toward motorcycles and motorcyclist’s rights
does impact the number of motorcycle accidents.

Some motorists will argue that motorcyclists create dangerous situations.

They claim that motorcyclists do not follow the rules of the streets and
that the free use of motorcycles is a detriment to passenger vehicles.
In reality, the fact that 66% of accidents involving motorcyclists are
caused by passenger vehicles reveals that the shoe is on the other foot.
Passenger vehicles are a detriment to motorcyclists using the roads correctly.

Examples of Passenger Vehicles Failing to Yield

The reality is that motorists do not follow traffic rules as strictly as
they should, which is the primary cause of motorcycle accidents. For example,
many drivers fail to indicate lane switches using proper turn signals.
Motorcyclists often pass cars; however, they are at risk of getting hit
when a driver randomly changes lanes without using a turn signal.

A motorcyclist may be passing a car next to its rear tire. If the motorist
puts their signal on, a motorcyclist would be alerted to the motorist’s
intention of trying to come into their lane. However, if a driver decides
to change lanes without flipping on their turn signal, they could end
up catching a motorcyclist off-guard. This will result in a motorcyclist
getting sideswiped by the vehicle.

Another common mistake is when a motorist fails to look over their shoulder
to check for traffic in the lane they want to change to. When a motorist
approaches a lane switch, they will often only turn on their signal and
check side mirrors. While these actions help a motorist make a safe lane
change, they are not all-inclusive in what a motorist must do to switch
lanes safely.

The crucial step, which every motorist must take in ensuring a safe lane
change, is looking over the shoulder to check their blind spot.

Blind spots are areas where the rearview and side mirrors cannot see. If
a driver relies wholly on their side mirrors to make lane changes, it
is only a matter of time until the driver runs into another vehicle. Checking
blind spots is the number one priority in switching lanes, but many drivers
fail to check those spots consistently. While checking blind spots is
always important, this action is
vital when a motorcyclist is involved. Motorcycles are much smaller than an
average vehicle.

When a motorist is driving down a highway, changing lanes to get the fastest
routes, motorcyclists can quickly end up in another vehicle’s blind
spot. If a motorist fails to look over their shoulder before changing
lanes, a motorcyclist is bound to go unseen if he or she is in the motorist’s
blind spot. This will result in a high-speed accident that can severely
endanger the life of a motorcyclist.

Hands-On Experience with Motorcycle Accident Claims

In one of our most notable cases, we held a hotel accountable for sending
their employee home drunk, despite having a policy compelling them to
do the opposite. The employee, who rode a motorcycle, was in a severe
accident on the way home and was rendered a quadriplegic. The hotel knew
he was drunk and that he was riding a motorcycle; as a result, we were
able to compel them to settle for $11 million, paying for rehabilitation,
medical care, and lost wages for his family.

Integrity. Commitment. Results.

Since 1984, we have represented those severely injured in motorcycle accidents,
as well as the families of those who have been wrongfully killed. Our
Miami motorcycle accident lawyers have
won hundreds of millions for clients, helping them move forward with their lives. Our compassionate and thorough
approach helps make your case as strong and compelling as possible.

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